Privacy Policy - Ten Thousand Steps

Last Updated: 2025-04-11

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Ten Thousand Steps ("we", "our", or "app") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our application.

2. Information Collection

2.1 Health Data

• We access step count data only through Apple HealthKit

• This data is read-only and used solely to display your step progress

• All step data processing happens exclusively on your device

• We never transmit your health data to any server or third party

2.2 User Preferences

• Your settings (daily step goals, theme preferences, achievements) are stored locally using Apple's UserDefaults system

• These preferences never leave your device

2.3 App Store Analytics

• We receive anonymous, aggregated usage statistics through Apple's App Store Connect

• This data cannot be used to identify individual users

3. No Additional Data Collection

• We do not collect personal information such as your name, email address, or location

• We do not collect usage data, browsing behavior, or track your activities

• We do not use third-party analytics services

• We do not use cookies or similar technologies

4. Use of Information

• Step data is used solely to display your daily progress and achievement progress

• User preferences are used only to personalize your app experience

5. Data Sharing

• We do not share your data with any third parties

• We do not sell, rent, or lease your information

• We have no advertising partners or networks

6. Data Security

• All data remains stored securely on your device

• Your data is protected by iOS's built-in security features

• No data is transmitted to external servers

7. HealthKit Specific Provisions

• We access Apple HealthKit solely to read step count data

• In accordance with Apple's requirements, we never:

• Use HealthKit data for advertising

• Share HealthKit data with third parties

• Sell data obtained through HealthKit

• Use HealthKit data for purposes other than providing health services

8. Children's Privacy

• The app is not directed at children under 13

• We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13

9. Your Rights

• You may delete the app at any time to remove all associated data from your device

• You can revoke HealthKit permissions through your device Settings

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

• We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally

• We will notify you of any significant changes through the App Store update notes

• The current version is always available on our App Store listing

11. Your Consent

By using the app, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact:

• Email: burzginas@gmail.com